The Center School

The Center School is Private state approved school for students with learning disabilities and complex educational needs. Welcome to The Center School ! Q.

At The Center School, students find the support to meet their fullest potential. You have found a special education program which focuses on the strengths of children while cultivating positive growth. Our school has been successfully serving students with language based learning disabilities, school adjustment issues, and complex academic challenges for more than 50 years. At Center School, we ha

ve a culture of lifelong learning that extends past just students. Our staff and administrators are committed to training, exploring new programs, and keeping up with the latest and best practices in special education. Our administration is dedicated to student and staff wellbeing and success. We go the extra mile for every student. Students who come to the Center School find a school where they are personally known to their teachers, can express themselves and explore their strengths, and feel comfortable being who they are while getting an individualized education. We go above and beyond just an “appropriate education” in a “least restrictive environment”. As you walk the halls of our school you will find an environment where students want to learn and where teachers adapt to meet them where they are. Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. WHO DOES THE CENTER SCHOOL SERVE? We serve students ages 5-21 with learning disabilities and/or complex educational needs. Our students thrive in an academic setting tailored to meet their specific needs. We have students who are academically strong but are in need of support, as well as students who require a modified academic program with life skills incorporated in their program. Our programs are a fit for students in multiple classification categories. The Center School is not an appropriate placement for students whose disability manifests in aggressive or destructive behaviors. HOW MANY STUDENTS WILL BE IN MY CHILD'S CLASS? Our class size is small. Typically, there will be 4-8 students per class, along with a certified special education teacher. WHAT SUPPORT SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT THE CENTER SCHOOL? In addition to our academic program, The Center School provides social skills, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, physical therapy, counseling, college and career counseling, and transition planning. HOW DOES MY CHILD GET TO THE CENTER SCHOOL? Your school district is responsible for your child's transportation to and from The Center School if they are placed by their district.

06/10/2026

The Center School Project Search graduation ceremony saw our transition program student, Jocelyn, successfully graduate the program. Good luck Jocelyn, we are so proud of you!

06/10/2026

The Center School Senior Graduation saw 6 fantastic students end one chapter in their lives and begin a new one. Thanks to the Center School team for preparing them and sending them off to a bright future. Congratulations Graduates!!!!

06/09/2026

The Center School Elementary Market Day 2026. Another great success with our young entrepreneurs hosting their highly anticipated Market Day, proudly displaying and selling their custom creations. It was wonderful to see the students confidently using their communication skills to interact with customers and applying their math skills to accurately compute change in real time. Throughout the experience, they put important life skills into action by planning, budgeting, advertising, communicating with customers, problem-solving, and even calculating change on the spot. Students impressed us with their innovation, teamwork, and professionalism. It was wonderful to watch them take such ownership of their work while applying classroom learning in a meaningful, hands-on way. Market Day truly highlighted the power of young minds turning big ideas into reality. Thank you to all the families and supporters who helped make this experience so special for our young business leaders!

06/08/2026

The Center School's senior class is graduating this week. Yes, it's not only that time of year, but a major accomplishment in their lives is being achieved. Congratulations and looking forward to the celebration.

06/06/2026

The Center School and Patriotism.

05/20/2026

05/15/2026

The Center School is now hiring...

05/15/2026

The Center School is now hiring....

05/09/2026

The Center School's Children's Reading Week closed out on Friday with members of the Rutgers football team, for a second year now, visiting and reading with all our students. These athletes also tried their hand at Mario Cart with one of our eSports Team state champion's, but were "trounced" each game: The Center School- 2, Rutgers- 0. (And no, they did not throw the games!) Thanks to these great players for volunteering their time.

05/09/2026

On Thursday The Center School's Children's Reading Week had assistance from Macie, a therapy dog, from Creature Comforts Pet Therapy. Thanks to this golden retriever and her handler, Ms. Drexinger, there is not much to say as the photos you see are worth 10,000 words!

Claim ownership or report listing

Want your school to be the top-listed School/college in Somerset?

Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

Location

Somerset

Contact the school

Click here to send a message to the school

Telephone

+19082533870

Website

http://www.thecenterschool.com/

Address

2 Riverview Drive
Somerset, NJ
08873

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 2:30pm